Phototherapy Europe in Prisons (PIP) is a research project funded by the European Union, which is exploring the use of phototherapy for the emotional learning of prisoners in EU prisons through the participation of seven partner organisations. The objectives of the PIP project are.
To review the literature on EU prison policy and practice, with particular reference to psychological interventions in prisons.
To create and explore phototherapy techniques and strategies that can be implemented by the professionals concerned.
The production of innovative phototherapy material, in print and online format, to be used by professionals working in prisons, in order to promote the emotional learning of prisoners.
To train professionals involved in the emotional learning of prisoners in the use of phototherapy techniques.
The evaluation of the use of phototherapy by professionals through the creation of a database after the training.
In Greece, the project is implemented under the scientific supervision of the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with activities in the Second Chance Schools (S.D.E.) in the penitentiary establishments of Diavata and Korydallos.
As part of the project, training in the therapeutic use of photography in prisons was conducted in September and October 2014. To access the training manual, please use the link below.
